Quinn asks for federal help after flooding

Associated Press

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Gov. Pat Quinn is asking the federal government to help 11 Illinois counties affected by last month's flooding.

Quinn's office said Thursday the governor is asking President Barack Obama to declare 11 counties major disaster areas. If federal officials approve the request, then those counties will be eligible for grants and low-interest loans.

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